Preparing for ICWC handover

摘要

Industry insiders confirm that both FirstGroup and Directly Operated Railways are continuing their parallel preparations to take over the lnterCity West Coast franchise on December 9, as Virgin Trains' legal challenge continues (RB1422 p1).DfT lodged its court papers on September 19. Following First-Group's decision to defend its position as successful bidder for the replacement ICWC franchise, an initial hearing was understood to have taken place on September 28.